Is the PSVR2 worth it?

The PlayStation VR 2 is making us rethink the way we look at VR... But...
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[@DragonMatt81]

As a PC gamer that has played VR since the Oculus DK2 I can say this headset is extremely user friendly. Connecting a steering wheel, shifter, psvr2 and then playing Gran Turismo 7 involved no driver installs or any complicated set ups. It only took a few minutes to plug everything in it and then you are in the game playing. It only needs more software.

[@ryanjofre]

Thankyou for sharing your experience. I’ve never given a sh*t about VR headsets but this looks dank.

[@narwhal9852]

@@ryanjofre yeah same boat

[@ClarkBark14]

How's reaching for the shifter? I've been tempted to go VR, but went 32:9 instead. Love me some rally with a handbrake but I'm afraid I'd reach and grab nothing with different virtual car setups.

[@VD-cc4hx]

no psvr 1 games. its only for rich people. if you want real games, you buy a quest and you can link it to your pc or go full price with valve index.

[@icy1007]

@@VD-cc4hx - It is quite cheap compared to other VR headsets on the market. It is not only for rich people. I'm not rich and I bought one. This is better than the Valve Index.

[@joejohnsick1175]

I'm more impressed by Phil's knowledge of trigger break, charge handle charging, and quick mag reloads than the set itself.

[@fl4shb4ckGaming]

wasn't sure if anyone else had noticed. He also has some trigger discipline lol (almost looks habitual)

[@USSMariner]

IRL oddjob. Harder to hit, hits hard.

[@BenTroxell]

Well if you’ve shot guns before it’s pretty normal.

[@EclipseWarlord]

Phil needs to be in front of the camera more.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Jay and Nick are gun guys so im sure they all go shoot regularly, they just hide it from the channel but Jay used to talk about guns more way back in the day

[@M1tZk1]

The cable is actually replacable. It's just super well hidden. But some people had issues with the display and it turned out the cable was unplugged in the headset. I think it was at the top left side hidden behind the blind folds.

[@s3rv3r3rror8]

Yes you're right, both Sony and i-fix-it did a teardown the cable is replaceable.

[@strangestecho5088]

It technically is replaceable, but there's a lot of disassembly to swap out the cable. It's not clear if Sony will make the cable available either.

[@RomainDelmaire]

I've been a long time VR user and I have to admit that PSVR2 is the most fun I've had so far. It's just as easy as put it on and start playing, it's comfortable and light, light blockage is excellent, the controllers were worrying me at first but they're actually more ergonomics and comfortable than Meta.

[@mrreefer6792]

I love my PSVR2 and I agree about the controllers

[@FUDBuddy]

I agree on the engineering and ergonomic. SONY actually thought this through. But I had to return mine because the resolution is still too low.

[@mrreefer6792]

@FUD Buddy They recently did a couple updates that has really cleared things up. You probably should have held on to it for a minute longer.....

[@lassehansen516]

Had PSVR1 with the PS4 and loved to play games like firewall, trueblood, astrobot. With the new PSVR2 the quality is much better, and it was truly an amazing experience for me to try out VR + Wheel + GT7.

[@David-me3kb]

The PSVR 2 is my first VR headset and I'm in love with it! Pavlov, Pistol Whip and Synth Riders are a blast.

[@fortresstraining]

Thanks for the recommendations. Looking to get mine here pretty soon too.

[@VD-cc4hx]

there was a fun eye tracking one of an old sony game. check that one out, idk what its called.

[@tzuyd]

@@VD-cc4hx Rez?

[@0Blueaura]

It is real shamed you cannot use it with pc, we need sometime for a hack to happen. Then I might sell my index for it

[@MrFabtahiti]

Agreed, these are my first games too (plus GT7) and I am very happy I bought Synth Riders, it makes the wait for beat saber easier (and actually in the end I might end up enjoying playing Synth Riders more, I feel like I enjoy he music more in it, I a more IN the music, I don't know how to explain the feeling)

[@WiredTightGaming]

gran turismo 7 with the psvr2 blew my mind away.

[@db-mp2of]

This is the way

[@GOOFFYMUNK]

That's why I want it bro

[@ZerofoolBG]

Great video! I'm surprised how knowledgeable Phil is about the VR landscape. I'd love to see more VR "episodes" with Phil, maybe reviewing current and upcoming high-end headsets like the Varjo Aero, Pimax Crystal, Bigscreen Beyond, Pimax 12K QLED etc., and some mainstream ones like the Quest 3 and Pico 5. I'm looking forward to this!

[@KyngShadow]

Agreed!

[@stonersparky]

PSVR 1 and Quest 2 user here. I love the PSVR 2. It is definitely a game changer and the pros of this headset definitely outweigh the cons. If you have a PS5 and are interested in VR, this is your headset. Biggest drawback right now are game selection but Between Pavlov and GT7 I'm more than entertained for the time being.

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Just got my psvr2. You're right, it is a game changer. GT7 in VR is unreal. I also have the quest2. That is fun, but does not compare to the PSVR2. This headset feels next gen

[@duuhmojo9552]

I got my PSVR2 yesterday and it's my first VR headset ever. I took me a bit to dial in the "sweet spot" but once I did I was blown away. No motion sickness for me so far and I started with Horizon. I would recommend if you already own a PS5!

[@paulthexton7483]

Phil’s “Oh whoops” moment when he ignored the NPC wanting to be pulled out of the water was a genuine lol moment from me 😂😂😂

[@MrPlosh]

I've been really happy with my PSVR2, quite the step up from the PSVR1. Even my gf tried it and enjoyed the experience. The high point for me so far has been the ease of setting it up in different rooms. I have my game room/office, but taking it to the living room and recalibration is quick and painless. I've even been using it to play standard games while on the couch when my gf watches TV. That has been a nice feature as well. The games and quality are what I expected and I really hope it gets the support needed to flourish in the VR space.

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

Very cool, however, I'm poor

[@smmmokin]

Yeah....give It another month and even Jay will will be poor. Banks....hope everyone is happy covid shut downs was worth it...

[@davidlandrum]

Get more coin.

[@ryanjofre]

Not an excuse. Get UN-Poor asap!!!

[@SpykerSpeed]

Stack Bitcoin and hold for a couple years.

[@Jactional]

​@@ryanjofre ah yes get less poor in this economy. Thanks for the advice !

[@pranckstyr]

I love watching Jay but I cherish the Phil take on new hardware. The giddy laugh gets me all the time, it’s the best way he conveys how much fun he’s having. Thanks for the content guys🤘🏻

[@evilmurray492]

Started with a Vive, upgraded to an Index, and I still picked the PSVR2 up because I already had a PS5 and the thought of the head haptics and the same dualsense triggers in games like RE:Village sounded amazing. Was not disappointed.

[@alanharrington]

Being a VR enthusiast,I bought a PS5 just to be able to use the PSVR2 and I love it. You'd have been pleasantly surprised if you'd played GT7 using the standard controller as a wheel using the motion sensors.

[@bryanwhite2685]

More reviews from Phil, YAY! Totally enjoy his infectious enthusiasm about everything he has reviewed from the VR today to AMD's GPUs a few months ago.

[@ClellBiggs]

This is great! I hope you guys cover more VR stuff in the future.

[@Aharpoon24]

YAY! Moar Phil for the channel! Always great to see him in front of the camera instead of behind. Great video Phil and good to see you!

[@l0zerth]

Great job, Phil!, love the intro! If a new home PC weren't a top priority, I'd be very interested in the PS VR2 this year.

[@icy1007]

Yep, I got a PS VR2 on day-1. Love it. Horizon, GT7, No Man's Sky, Resident Evil 8. Love each of them. Can't wait to see what is to come.

[@TheLastTater]

I’ve been a PlayStation gamer most of my life. Just got the PSVR 2 a bit ago and I love it! The user experience is so simple and great for anyone who is new to VR…. I’m just dying for beat saber now!

[@tzuyd]

While you're waiting, Synth Riders is a damn good time.

[@MrFabtahiti]

@@tzuyd Agreed, I actually am happy beat saber is late, because it made me discover Synth Riders that I never played on PSVR1 (mostly due to the fact that it is not available on the SE Asian stores, so I had to buy it with a spearate US account)

[@waleedisnowagamecatspecifi1499]

I am actually completely aw struck by psvr2!!! It has reignited the passion for gaming in me!!! I am becoming a pro in pavlov with amazing movement and headshots with 0 motion sickness!! I am progressing steadily in light brigade and Re8 has scared me like a baby!!! And boy oh boy GT7!!!! You guys are in for a treat!!!!

[@sam_tx1438]

Do you play any non vr games on cinematic mode ?

[@waleedisnowagamecatspecifi1499]

@Sam_ Tx hi Sam. Cinematic mode means non VR games. VR games would be in proper VR. I play FIFA in cinematic non vr gameplay and it actually gives me a competitive edge due to clear vision and easier close control

[@denis-ge9pk]

My first VR ever,finished Moss 1,playing GT7 every day and just finished Resi Village. Village in VR is out of this world...Boss fights are INSANE in VR!

[@fortresstraining]

I have a ps5 and pc but never got into vr. Looking to pick this up soon as my first vr experience.

[@republicofcasuals]

Go buy a steering wheel or even a racing chair setup. It justifies investing in VR 😁

[@Kurumisama]

way cheaper to go PS5 + VR2 than any pc rig that can do VR without causing dizziness

[@eternalbeing3339]

Yeah but you can only play 20 games.

[@barnesal87]

I love that you gave that guy a peace sign, didn't help him, and a dinosaur ate him hanging off a bridge

[@jorgeguerra4790]

I loved this review. have you done any testing in regards to the controller tracking with different light settings? The setup recommends not having a very bright room setup. And recording a video you have tons of light in the room.

[@jesseblume3270]

Hearing his excitement makes me get excited about getting mine.

[@DestroyerFather]

PSVR2 KING OF VR.

[@2MACH]

AWESOME JOB PHIL! I wont pay monthly to play games online but I love it when you host!

[@DailyCorvid]

Loved that narration on the intro :D Such a Jay move with the shoulder shrug! Been a while Jay! PSVR2 looks amazing but boy does it COST.

[@nimander5483]

I hope more controllers in the future adopt the diagonal over the hand tracking ring from the Pico4. That seems like the best combination of good tracking and not getting in the way.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

That's really one innovative way to do it, but I guess in the long term the Quest Pro approach will win. Not having tracking rings at all slaps.

[@nimander5483]

@@CakePrincessCelestia On the Other Hand, Quest Pro controllers cost $300. That is not too far away from a Quest 2 or Pico 4. One of the challenges with VR is keeping costs down. Quest Pro Controllers are definitely a "Pro" product

[@CDL_Gaming]

Surprised nobody's really trying No Man's Sky VR. Could use it as a benchmark for VR since it's on PC, PSVR1 and PSVR2.

[@britishyankee961]

It lacks the quality of a benchmark game such as Doom: Eternal. That game looks, runs, and sounds great on everything.

[@itsretzy]

Big fan of the channel, long time viewer but I really enjoyed Phil being behind the camera

[@tedll75]

Phil and Nic ruling it in another video!!! Awesome job guys!!

[@Doomedknight85]

As someone who worked for meta for 6 months and beta tested the quest pro..the psvr2 is a damn game changer and im sure the engineers at meta are scrambling to make a better headset to compete with this headset… i dont have a ps5 but the reviews on the vr headset have made me want to get it badly

[@shuttzi9878]

Honestly the ony thing holding it back are the fresnel lenses which sucks ass

[@brandonb8705]

A wired headset is a game changer? Sure.

[@danieljimenez3453]

@@shuttzi9878 Fresnel is ok. The worst thing about PSVR2 is the annoying mura effect. Other than that, its a pretty solid headset.

[@BrianBaastrup]

@@brandonb8705 You didn't watch the video, did you?

[@merfn]

I heard that Fresnel and pancake lenses both have Pros and cons...like pancake lenses not being able to do HDR

[@Tepnox]

Great job comparing with Quest Pro. I use my Quest Pro for PC SIM and it was a hussle to set up and configure properly. The standalone feature is nice, but image quality is nothing compared to tethered PC connection. Meta needs to learn alot from Sony regards simplicity of the first user experience. But I still like my Quest Pro, the open fit style is perfect for glasses and is great with fitness apps. The pancake lenses are superior and the future in my opinion. No small fitting sweet spot needed and you have edge to edge clarity. Thx Phil!

[@SnakeHelah]

One of the main reasons i got the psvr2 is it's just plug and play. PCVR just doesn't have that so easily sadly as there's different levels of customization and all that. Starting from the approach of the connection wireless/wired (meta headsets are no longer standalone but stream the data as well) to the settings of the headset itself to the settings of the game itself to the specs of your PC. just so many variables that it's not that easy to control it all compared to the PSVR2 that is just plug and play. Of course, the sacrifice of this is PSVR2 is running on PS5 which is inherently not capable of what a 4090 can produce in terms of visuals.

[@MsLoneWolf4]

i was hooked in old school 90s vr, got my ps4 for the vr. loved it except doom vfr. cant wait try this one out.

[@otreblarazalas669]

Hi Jay, I look forward to your videos all the time and your they've helped me out informing myself and avoiding common pitfalls in tinkering with PCs. Lately I've had some problems with running games at a stable frame rate. I found a reddit post regarding a fix for stuttering or hitching, it was to exclude your game folders and or steam folder in virus and threat protection in windows security. It's worked for games like Monster hunter rise, Kingdom hearts 3 and a plethora of other titles. Is there an explanation to this? I think you touched upon in one of your videos to deactivate windows defender when running benchmarks. AMD GPUs get a bad rep for stuttering and hitching and there are times I doubt my card. Just thought it was an interesting correlation, what are your thoughts on this?

[@xbiker321]

I have a PS5 but already way invested in Steam VR. I wish I could use this headset on the PS5 & PC.. or have Steam on PS5, lol. I love that it has OLED screens, haptic feedback in the headset and those controllers looks amazing with the dual sense triggers.

[@eternalbeing3339]

4k 120hz hdr oled. The only one on the market that i know of.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@eternalbeing3339 Absolutely. The last OLEDs were in the Quest 1 and Samsung Odyssey+, 2x 1440x1600@72Hz (90Hz in case of the Odyssey+). This is a massive jump.

[@Warmasterch1ef]

PSVR2+Wheel/Pedals+GT7=Best VR racing experience. It’s such a game changer. Give it a try, it’s so worth it.

[@Greydawg]

It is definitely a bit better than the same design-wise experience in GT Sport we've been having for the last 5 years, even including the same missing in-race data exclusive to VR in both games. Revolutionary? No. But a noticeable upgrade for sure.

[@Bystronicman08]

Idk, Assetto Corsa is pretty damn good in VR too. Especially with all of the mods available for it and it is an actual Sim racer rather than the arcade-ish feeling of GT7. I do have GT7 but haven't tried it in VR yet.

[@Warmasterch1ef]

@@Bystronicman08 I’ve played Assetto Corsa in VR, and you’re right about the mods. The modding community in that game is incredible. It is also definitely a better sim experience. However, I feel GT7 in VR is a better overall game. It has a better “career” mode, better detail on the cars, and it doesn’t depend on mods to improve the game. I also think GT7 being more like a “sim-cade” is a more enjoyable experience.

[@pawelkrupowicz2539]

The cable is detachable - you just need to open the rear part of the headband and there is a plug that can be unplugged.

[@noambenmordechai]

It's awesome to see Phil on set. great job looking forward to more 😊

[@slysi84]

I love VR and the one thing I would like is a dedicated PCVR headset but with up to date OLED screens, decent lenses with a tethered approach at the £400 to £500 price point. The Quest 2 is great but I don't use it as a standalone unit. Mobile wireless gaming doesn't interest me. The original Rift had me very excited but the shift to combined headsets has been a bit of a bummer honestly. I know there are good PCVR headsets out there but the price is to high atm. Hopefully the PSVR2 will help bring a similar unit to PC.

[@Thezuule1]

The VR market moved away from OLED for a few good reasons and Sony apparently didn't get the memo. If you want an OLED PCVR headset wait 5 years.

[@db-mp2of]

You need to try it with GT7, it is a game changer

[@Fast_Cabbage]

Really enjoyed the change of pace, good stuff!

[@tjstriker2496]

First rule of climbing fight club, never look down.

[@lightweaponx]

I'm really enjoying mine so far, it's a nice upgrade from PSVR1 and blows away my sons Quest 2. I think you nailed the points where it's lacking and where it does well. I would have liked to see you mention the touch tracking of finger placement (you did ask why it kept doing a peace sign) and how easy the single cable setup is bit overall I think you did great!

[@sladewilson9741]

It's tethered and worse tethered to Sony. It blows away your sons Quest 2 but will be on par with his wire free Quest 3 in 4 months.

[@lightweaponx]

@@sladewilson9741 People like you are exactly why I don't like being associated with PC gaming 🙄

[@rudytay83]

@Slade Wilson The quest 3 won't be as powerful as a series s

[@sladewilson9741]

@@rudytay83 Won't matter.

[@com.7869]

​@@sladewilson9741 kinda does matter.

[@thefappingfive2170]

It’s money shot. I got it day 1 and couldn’t be more happy with it.😊

[@cnettrouer]

Phil is the new Jay. He looks comfortable in front of the screen. Keep up the great work!

[@Jantzku]

That beatsaber joke was great 🤣

[@OldPoi77]

Great content again Phil, You come across as knowledgeable and trustworthy, its actually pleasant to watch your good honest reviews, thanks very much.

[@float32]

Phil is great!

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

He deserves more screen time, not gonna lie!

[@iamironclaw]

He always seem so happy and a fun person, it's a joy to watch him do stuff.

[@AlucardOut]

HTC Vive upgraded to Wireless (Just wonderful for HL Alyx) Lenovo Mixed Reality (Just for fun) Valve Index (My Go-To Headset for most gaming) PSVR1 (yeah, had some fun games) and since launch the PSVR2. The GT7 experience just blew my mind. Projects Cars with the Index is so much fun, and the GT7 experience is right there, but with way more cars. The haptic Feedback of the Headset is subtle in my opinion, like when you hit the curb, or drive on dirt, combined with the FF of the wheel, it blends right in.

[@tzuyd]

The HDR display not mentioned in this video adds a lot to the immersion in GT7 as well.

[@noidont8149]

if the handset is reading the led's how dose the headset differentiate from other leds in close proximity say holiday decorations or electronic equipment with lights all over it etc

[@ColJonSquall1]

Awesome, more Phil videos! Was not expecting it to be a PSVR 2 video, lol

[@infn]

I got the Oculus Rift when it first became available but the novelty quickly wore off mainly because I had to wear contacts to use it comfortably and it was really early VR tech. Had there been killer games to keep me going, maybe I'd have stuck with it a bit longer. I also agree with the sentiment that an AAA developer game experience is a crucial part of growing the VR market, together with improving the tech and driving down the cost - a chicken and egg scenario. I mean, you can't just rely on VR porn...

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

I can only recommend to get prescription lenses for a headset. No glasses, no contacts, just put the thing on. Worth every penny. There are quite a few really decent games already if you don't care if they're a few years old by now which doesn't necessarily show anyway.

[@kettenotter]

I had the rift before and wear glasses... What a pain. But know I have a Pico 4 and it's just great with glasses for me! Just takes 1 second to put on and doesn't hit my glasses. What also helps is that I have borderless glasses so better fov. (It also did only cost me 330€) Also standalone/wifi/USB-C makes it much easier to use. Before there was always the setup of plugin in 5 cables or whatever and starting windows/Oculus app...

[@cb4j]

The novelty wears off really quick. The excitement of a new toy sure feels good but honestly I don’t think they’ve moved the needle very much since the Oculus. Library is still stagnant.

[@SneakyFoxxxy]

Love you Phil and Nick, thanks for the fun content ^-^

[@iansterling9589]

I just got my PS VR2 and love it. I *do* need to get some prescription lenses for it though because getting my glasses into that sweet spot is not awesome. I also got prescription lenses for my Quest 2 and it made all the difference in the world when it came to comfort.

[@Jay_the_Caffeinator]

Awesomesauce video Phil! One day I REALLY need to try VR.

[@jmike8934]

The selling point for me is if it will be possible to do unofficial PC support like was done with the original PSVR

[@killertruth186]

Or even better, an official PC support.

[@zedaddy3530]

Real

[@SquintyGears]

unofficial is pretty much impossible. the original PSVR didn't do anything special at all so it wasn't very hard to reverse engineer the display protocol it used. it was basically just a screen alread. this one is a real full on headset. it's unlikely for a community driver to exist. it's more likely that sony releases one if they feel like it. but i wouldn't count on it because they're going to make most of their money on this thing from the game sales.

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

That's already confirmed as a hard no

[@zwenkwiel816]

I wouldn't hold my breath, took years to get PSVR1 working on PC and from what I gather this is even harder. like the first PSVR you could just hook up to a PC as a secondary monitor so they mainly had to hack in the tracking and motion controls and shit. PSVR2 seems to use some kind proprietary Displayport over USB protocol that only works with the PS5. think they would have to write PC drivers for this from scratch and Sony probably uses encryption and shit as well...

[@robaxl3088]

I’m poor but I’m willing to sell my oculus quest 2 and put the money towards PSVR2. My Oculus 2 is in mint condition and not even a year old yet…My question is this..Should I do this? I’m not rich and can only afford this by selling my Quest 2. I have a PS5 (just got one thru a “get now make payments” plan. Serious opinions only please. I should also note that I’m disabled and can’t play games that use full room scale….although I would certainly try. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@movieshorttalks7963]

Dude I just picked one up. I see your concerns but honestly think about this..the headset is going to have a ton of awesome games and when it’s hard to get a PSVR2 you will be kicking yourself for not getting one earlier. 🙏🏻

[@nimushbimush2103]

I didnt know you were a VR nerd! I hope to see more VR on the channel 😂😂

[@GregzVR]

Gran Turismo 7 in VR is a game-changer for VR sim racing, as it really brings it to the masses.

[@Jiggymaru]

Phil you’re goated for this video, I WANT MORE VR CONTENT WITH YOU TALKING SPECS AND REVIEWING FBT SOLUTIONS

[@ghosthorse77]

A great review Phil, your knowledge of this is amazing. More reviews from Phil please, and a great job from Nick as well. Jay, maybe let these guys do some more reviews, not that anybody wants you to do less.

[@klbmason2042]

Love your vids jay

[@caramelsurpriz]

Hey good stuff. Wanted to know how this thing performed, thanks for the video!

[@michaelp.3485]

Something that no one ever mentions is the fan and venting system that prevents the lenses from fogging. As someone who lives in a cold climate, this is a godsend, and every headset should have this.

[@anthonyholmes5965]

I got a Quest 2 and it’s actually what got me into PC gaming. I played it and then seen how much better PCVR was so that got me wanting a gaming PC which turned into switching everything to PC. Which led to I should have everything to build my second PC this weekend.

[@kraenk12]

Yet you still have no HDR, no OLED blacks and colours, eye tracking nor adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.

[@sgottoboni]

I would not mind trying it. At the mall they had the VR head set back when it was a little more crude. It was ahead of its time back then. May be one day I might get it for my PC.

[@Technoane]

As a father of 2 kids and full time job I cant tell you how happy I am making the switch from pcvr to buying a ps5 and ps vr2. I just turn it on an play some awesome games in stead of always tinkering and not being happy with one of the settings (especially in racing games) Must buy for vr enthousiasts who want pc-like graphics and just want a plug and play experience.

[@cronus33]

I have similar IRL limitations. Loving my psvr2, but my pc/index/quest2 are a 100x easier. I just put them on and hit steamvr button. Psvr2 I need to plug it in, secure the cable, make sure nobody is using or running around ps5, adjust headset 5 times for comfort, put on my headphones, start the ps5, then finally I'm in.

[@ronholmesuk825]

Great video Phil, thanks :) I just got my PSVR2 and it's my first VR headset. Gran Turismo 7 in VR is worth the money alone imo. BUT there has been a lot of BS spoken about how clear the image is and I'd like to see more people manage newbies expectations better, as your review did. For those new to VR: You do not get the clarity in the headset that you do on your tv screen or in the screen caps most streamers use, nothing like it. That said, once you've accepted the technologies limitation and reset "what's normal" (remember, I'm a total VR noob) you can quickly still come to love it. I have a lot of mobility problems due to poor health, and being able to slip the headset on and just be somewhere else entirely is so liberating. I'm seriously considering buying a PCVR headset too now, just so I can experience all of the games that are available - the PS lineup is still pretty poor right now, but I bet they'll catch up fairly fast with the odd exclusive thrown in for good measure.

[@thelelanatorlol3978]

If you're going to get into PCVR, wait a year or so for decent headsets with eye tracking to come out because those headsets will have far superior specs to current gen headsets (will blow the PSVR2 out of the water in clarity and color) and can use dynamic foveated rendering like the PSVR2 does to reduce compute overhead, giving you higher FPS.

[@SnakeHelah]

@@thelelanatorlol3978 We're still at least a few years off from that. The eye tracking thing isn't even applicable on all PSVR2 games (only the ones where the devs implement it) so I can't imagine it would be somehow streamlined for PCVR. I did see some promising development being done in that direction though. All in all, I'm probably gonna get the Quest 3 as well but after that it's probably gonna be a while until some next great headset replaces it for PCVR for the same price.

[@skankhunt4527]

Or you could wait a year or so after that, and so on and so on..

[@iyates]

As an Index owner I'm excited to see VR tech progress. I'd jump on a VR upgrade, but only in the PC ecosystem... Not a huge fan of the inside-out tracking either, although the pass-through is pretty cool.

[@icy1007]

inside-out tracking removes the need for external tracking boxes/devices. Makes setup much easier and reduces the price.

[@thelelanatorlol3978]

@@icy1007 Also, unless it's controller based inside out tracking, doesn't allow for proper 360 motion, you try putting the controllers behind you or hold them a certain way in front of you and the tracking is lost.

[@rojoe3455]

​@icy1007 tracking boxes with the valve ecosystem are not really much of an expense in their manufacturing. Sure, they charge a couple hundred for them standalone but thats typical high markup because they can.

[@imo098765]

@@icy1007 it would nice if they offered to sell it separately to fix some of the tracking issues, you can get it but its going to cost you. However you made the choice to get the more premium PSVR2 experience

[@MrFabtahiti]

I like your view and the fact that you recognize that there is space for more than 1 platform and the progress made on another platform tend to push every others to get better. So as a Playstation owner / PSVR2, I actually hope that the quest 3 and the others will be great, because it will push the competition ie Sont, to do better.

[@Wooskii1]

This was probably the best PSVR 2 review I've seen, and I'm a wannabe VR enthusiast (been fence sitting since PSVR 1 & Quest 1) that's seen many reviews. I think you hit the nail on the head. Hopefully the headset I've been waiting for (I'm not buying a PS5) will finally come out in the next year or two- pancakes, wide fov, better wireless, and tracking that doesn't break when I try to grab a magazine or dual wield like a crazy person. Great video 👍

[@fattymctons8747]

Ah! He got me... you got me with the circle game Phil, good on you

[@Jaw0lf]

I have many VR headsets and totally agree with Phil's thoughts on the PSVR2. I have the PS5 for the Naughty Dog games and 4k Blu Ray playback. Adding the PSVR2 was a must and quality is better than I expected. Eye tracking and haptics are the stand outs for me, that beat any VR headset on PC. I then use a Pico 4 with Pancake lenses for my PC. Re the Mura this is a known problem for the OLED screens. Apparently turning down the brightness from the system can fix most of this.

[@onmywayup763]

I just built my first PC at 44. Am I going to need a PS5 too?

[@danielgomez7236]

You must try Gran Turismo 7 with PSVR2 before you die

[@bean420man]

It's not a bad combo to have and how I'm currently rolling. There are PS games that will probably never make it to PC and being able to enjoy those is great. I really like the Dual Sense controller on PS5 too. It took my hands a little bit of getting used to after using XBOX controllers for so long but it has a good battery life and is comfortable and responsive. Overall, I like the PS5.

[@GuTOHGT]

You can use your Pc to play old gen and retro games. And buy a ps5 to get a true station gaming platform, with no windows and vga drivers problems or virus... Just imagine you coming from your work using windows 10 8 hours a day and you arrives to your home and turn windows on again.. sit on a desk chaIr again for more hours. Ahhhhh 😩😫🤢. Get a ps5 and Go play sitting on your couch and on a big screen then Just relax playing with dualsense on your hands .. no mouse and Keboard... Please... Leave that for work/office and that kind of stuff.

[@onmywayup763]

@@bean420man I get it. Being a PS guy most my life, I recently stepped into PC thinking I was stepping away from consoles. Still have PS4 with VR setup.

[@bean420man]

@@onmywayup763 Good for being open and not being elitist. There's things to like about both PC and consoles.

[@Eremon1]

I remember when I was a kid they had this dome shaped theater screen with seating much like a planetarium, but you wore 3D glasses and they show 3D footage or flying, skydiving, driving and rollercoasters. I kept falling over and feeling like it was super immersive, almost too much. Loved and hated it at the same time. My mom also worked at Hewlett and Packard in the late 80's early 90's and they had these pods on hydraulics with a headset and a space ship combat game, flight simulator and a racing game. Was the coolest thing I've ever tried. I Haven't tried any of the recent modern VR, but did try the first Oculus headset and wasn't really that impressed. I'd like to see how far they gotten with the tech and our much more powerful CPUs and GPUs.

[@VD-cc4hx]

i remember in high school a few years ago laying on my back in an inflatable planetarium. it was kind of stupid and it was 2d but it looked cool for a few minutes.

[@KnoxSe7eN]

"Help a croc is going to eat me" Phil: 🤣

[@MiGallagher]

one of the best reviews ive watched in a long time. great video team

[@TheLinkhawkins]

I am not a Sony guy, but good on them for making the great hardware seen there. I hope they keep the software end up keeping it going. The price is steep I think (need a PS5 and this for it to function) but for those who own a PS5 already it is not terribly priced.

[@yomamasohot6411]

I think it is not fair to judge it based on the fact that it needs a ps5 to play games. We don't do that to PCVR so why do that with PSVR 2? As far as VR headsets are concerned, it is a bang for the buck.

[@TheLinkhawkins]

@@yomamasohot6411 correct me if I am wrong. There are headsets that do not require a pc correct?

[@yomamasohot6411]

@@TheLinkhawkins are you referring to Quest 2?

[@TheLinkhawkins]

@@yomamasohot6411 possibly, I'm not entirely sure.

[@yomamasohot6411]

@@TheLinkhawkins I'm not sure if you genuinely don't know or just pulling my leg🤔

[@petemalogne5219]

im glad you showed reloading.. I thought of em hitting eachother often for sure

[@victorlopez2900]

Hey Jay, wonder if you can recommend cheap but high quality gamer mouse. Recently I got stolen and one of the things they stolen was my laptop, with headphones, mouse, and all. Im getting new devices atm, and im short on budget coz had to spend in everything again. I had a Razer Viper 8k wich was an incredible mouse for me, but now it cost around 70usd i think brand new (I paid like 25usd on an amazon flash sale last time) Wonder wich alternatives you can suggest, comparatives and all between the best low budget mices. Regards! keep the good work going

[@carbon_no6]

An AR-15 shooting .223/5.56 doesn’t hardly have any recoil. It’s just very, very loud! The gas that is being expelled out of muzzle break has considerable pressure!

[@eternalbeing3339]

A .300 blackout ar-15 has some recoil.

[@adamkuhar5297]

Great video, thanks for doing this Phil!

[@jmrverrier]

It'll be up to the software makers to take into consideration the size of the controllers and the loss of tracking when not in view, hopefully they take that into consideration and make adjustments.

[@CollinTheSav]

Phil cheering about breaking the dishes is funny

[@andrewshaw9840]

I am currently a PS4 gamer (and PC enthusiast so the crossover is real Phil!!!!!) and I have the 1st gen PS VR (that does not support HDR pass though to the TV). I had a lot of fun with it, but TBH have it disconnected now and have not used it in a while. The setup/connectivity with the breakout box and the camera and having to use the Wand controllers isn't ideal - for me. This V2 set with the ring controllers looks like a game changer to me and this may be my trigger to move to PS5. (I delayed moving from PS3 to PS4 until the games I wanted weren't available on PS3 anymore and my thinking for PS4 to PS5 has been the same. If this V2 headset doesn't run on PS4, or the games that it goes best with will struggle on PS4, then this may be my birthday present all sorted now!!!!) Thanks Phil, Great job sir.

[@perdomot]

This must be the preview for the new channel, Philz2Bitz LOL Excellent review dude.

[@adrastoso9727]

Very cool, I just finished playing zero dawn on my new pc, and I am sure the next game being played here will be on the pc at some point. As for VR, I have the set for the ps4, and doing action scenes of climbing and things like that tend to give me motion sickness…..

[@ronnie8274]

Great show Phil. (Jay's job may be in trouble) You got it bro :) Can you please tell me, what is pancake lenses?

[@Skylancer727]

There is a pancake lens headset with OLED panels coming out for PC soon. It's called the Bigscreen Beyond. It's also the lightest headset ever at only about 180 grams and uses the Index and HTC lighthouses. Downsides are it's $1000, and requires a face map for you as it is not adjustable. The face map also requires an iPhone for the inferred scanning.

[@rashkavar]

Interesting. VR's still way outside of my price range, but I'm glad to see its still getting support from major players rather than just becoming a niche market.

[@richmotz304]

Another great piece of Phil nerding out! Just wish I wasn't in the same boat as Jay with VR making me sick.

[@d9wilson]

Thanks Phil! I bought it for GT7 since I have a wheel, and wow. I also am enjoying RE8 for the 6th time, and just bought PAVLOV.

[@ProudAtheist1]

Can you please make a video of maximum and minimum requirements for a PC VR set-up? I have not seen any PC specialists give recommendations.

[@hzwinip]

Is there a software for haptic feedback...like tactile transducers for gran turismo.

[@emrsrt2043]

How is the VR experience while sitting? I have small room and considering PSVR2 and I don't wanna smash the controllers on day 2 lol

[@Matt43]

I'm not into the VR scene yet, but Phil got me into Horizon Zero Dawn by mentioning it on the RTFM show a while back... I'd definitely love to play this game in VR!